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Publisher Bethesda Softworks has announced that the Arkane Studios developed stealth title Dishonored 2 will be available for gamers to try out in a couple of days with the release of a free trial for the game.

At the end of my first playthrough in Low Chaos, I couldn't wait to start a new game and unleash my darker side. As I restarted the first level, a different feeling washed over me. There was a satisfaction to playing Dishonored 2 in quiet and merciful way that was totally different than the wanton assault in which I was engaging. Few games can elicit that dichotomy of emotion and experience. That factor alone makes Dishonored 2 a game worth playing. For those needing a more technical recommendation, however, Dishonored 2 represents a hallmark in level design and player freedom. While you're encouraged to play the game stealthily with a good measure of tactics and precision, it is by no means necessary. The detailed missions, versatile powers, and atmospheric storytelling will keep you coming back for multiple playthroughs if only to learn more about the world, play with the powers, and find every last thing to either steal or kill/subdue. Simply put, Dishonored 2 is a must play for stealth fans and an easy recommendation for most gamers.